Power Generation Manager (Thermal/Wind) - NORTHWESTERN ENERGY
BILLINGS, MT
About the Job
Power Generation Manager - Thermal & Wind
Location negotiable in South Dakota and Montana (Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena and Missoula
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- Bachelor's Degree or 10 years of equivalent experience working in generation plant operations and maintenance, generation asset and reliability management, generation compliance and safety
- Experience using computerized maintenance management and project management programs
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record
- Knowledge of applicable codes and safety
- Ability to lift and manipulate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
- Ability to complete on-call after-hours duties, periodically, for one week at a time; this requires the individual to reside in the greater metro area; includes response to emergency situations and calling personnel out for after-hours activities
- Ability to pass an employment physical, a drug test and a background check
- BS in engineering or other technical/industrial degree and greater than 10 years of experience in power generation preferred
- Professional engineer license preferred
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Complete required documentation and interact with the public
- Contribute, support, communicate and adhere to technical and business directions including company initiatives
- Lead change efforts related to Supply Group and other strategic improvement initiatives
- Coordinate activities with engineering, safety and license compliance groups as they impact operations and maintenance of the plants, including coordination of inspections, compliance reporting and capital upgrade planning
- Coordinate external resources to complete projects and plans
- Create, regulate and monitor work plan portfolio development and use
- Demonstrate leadership consistent with NorthWestern Energy's code, values, policies, processes and controls
- Develop departmental plans including business, production and/or organizational priorities including the planning and development of the Expense and Capital annual and long term business plans
- Effectively manage budget, ensuring proper cost controls
- Ensure safe production and promote a safety conscious work environment and culture
- Effectively manage operational contracts as applicable for gas and wind facilities
- Ensure that the plants are operated and maintained according to federal, state, and local regulatory agencies (including FERC/NERC/WECC)
- Support and manage workforce under existing collective bargaining agreements
- Support and manage collective bargaining negotiation as needed for applicable work groups
- Identify standards and execute performance measures to indicate cost effectiveness of plant operations and maintenance
- Prepare monthly and quarterly status reports for all aspects of the operation, including safety and O & M performance indicators
- Inspect work and ensure compliance with regulations, policies and procedures
- Lead and develop superintendents and staff within the Generation group, including the development of strategic improvement efforts
- Coordinate and work with Director, Power Generation to set and achieve strategic efforts
- Support participation in organized power markets with generation assets
- Maintain situational and safety awareness and communicate to maintain safety and efficiency
- Implement, demonstrate and manage human performance fundamentals in the operation
- Regularly coordinate and communicate with co-workers Utilize effective management practices to maintain employee engagement and productivity
- Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
Full-time position.
$117,600 - $176,400 a nually, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Apply by October 30, 2024.
Location negotiable in South Dakota and Montana (Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena and Missoula
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- Bachelor's Degree or 10 years of equivalent experience working in generation plant operations and maintenance, generation asset and reliability management, generation compliance and safety
- Experience using computerized maintenance management and project management programs
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record
- Knowledge of applicable codes and safety
- Ability to lift and manipulate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
- Ability to complete on-call after-hours duties, periodically, for one week at a time; this requires the individual to reside in the greater metro area; includes response to emergency situations and calling personnel out for after-hours activities
- Ability to pass an employment physical, a drug test and a background check
- BS in engineering or other technical/industrial degree and greater than 10 years of experience in power generation preferred
- Professional engineer license preferred
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Complete required documentation and interact with the public
- Contribute, support, communicate and adhere to technical and business directions including company initiatives
- Lead change efforts related to Supply Group and other strategic improvement initiatives
- Coordinate activities with engineering, safety and license compliance groups as they impact operations and maintenance of the plants, including coordination of inspections, compliance reporting and capital upgrade planning
- Coordinate external resources to complete projects and plans
- Create, regulate and monitor work plan portfolio development and use
- Demonstrate leadership consistent with NorthWestern Energy's code, values, policies, processes and controls
- Develop departmental plans including business, production and/or organizational priorities including the planning and development of the Expense and Capital annual and long term business plans
- Effectively manage budget, ensuring proper cost controls
- Ensure safe production and promote a safety conscious work environment and culture
- Effectively manage operational contracts as applicable for gas and wind facilities
- Ensure that the plants are operated and maintained according to federal, state, and local regulatory agencies (including FERC/NERC/WECC)
- Support and manage workforce under existing collective bargaining agreements
- Support and manage collective bargaining negotiation as needed for applicable work groups
- Identify standards and execute performance measures to indicate cost effectiveness of plant operations and maintenance
- Prepare monthly and quarterly status reports for all aspects of the operation, including safety and O & M performance indicators
- Inspect work and ensure compliance with regulations, policies and procedures
- Lead and develop superintendents and staff within the Generation group, including the development of strategic improvement efforts
- Coordinate and work with Director, Power Generation to set and achieve strategic efforts
- Support participation in organized power markets with generation assets
- Maintain situational and safety awareness and communicate to maintain safety and efficiency
- Implement, demonstrate and manage human performance fundamentals in the operation
- Regularly coordinate and communicate with co-workers Utilize effective management practices to maintain employee engagement and productivity
- Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
Full-time position.
$117,600 - $176,400 a nually, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Apply by October 30, 2024.
Source : NORTHWESTERN ENERGY
